imperialism in india. i. british east india company took over india
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II. British Policies and Goals A. Economic - make money B. Develop infrastructure (Basic facilities like roads and railroads) C. Preserve peace between Muslims and Hindus D. Social change (i.e. give women more rights)TRANSCRIPT
Imperialism in India
I. British East India Company took over India
II. British Policies and Goals
A. Economic - make moneyB. Develop infrastructure (Basic facilities
like roads and railroads)C. Preserve peace between Muslims and
HindusD. Social change (i.e. give women more
rights)
III. Problems with the East India Company
A. They imposed a “Glass Ceiling” on Indian workersB. They forced farmers to start producing cash crops
instead of food = Famine
C. Sepoy Rebellion1. Required Sepoys to Serve Anywhere2. Allowed Hindu Widows to Remarry3. New Rifles Issued to Sepoys with cartridges covered in cow and pig fat
Sepoy Rebellion
IV. Benefits of English Rule
A. Peace and OrderB. Western Education
and Wealth for the Upper Class
C. Railroads, telegraph, and postal system
VI. Nationalism in IndiaA. Led by Mohandas Gandhi, Indians develop
an overwhelming pride in their country.B. India achieved independence in 1947C. Pakistan was then created out of India for
the Indian Muslims